Office Furniture and Accessories 1:35 MiniArt 35564

Plastic model kit: Office Furniture and Accessories 1:35 MiniArt 35564

The "Office Furniture and Accessories" model kit in 1:35 scale from MiniArt is an excellent set for modelers who want to enrich their dioramas with realistic elements of office interiors from the 1930s and 1940s. This set of office furniture and accessories is versatile and can be used in various historical scenes, making it an ideal addition to projects related to World War II.

Contents of the set:

• 2 identical sprues made of light gray polystyrene
• 3 small sprues made of clear polystyrene
• Assembly instructions, posters, maps, and signs

Elements of the set:

• 2 work desks with chairs
• 4 oil lamps (2 different types)
• 2 field telephones
• 2 regular telephones
• 4 fire extinguishers (2 of them wall-mounted)
• 2 different bottles and three glasses
• 30 propaganda posters from Germany, Great Britain, Russia, and the USA
• 3 large wall maps

The desks and chairs in the set are simple in design, suggesting they were intended for the working class rather than upper management. Unfortunately, the drawers in the desks are molded in the closed position, which limits their use in war destruction scenes.

The set also includes a variety of accessories that add realism to any scene. The oil lamps are particularly well-made, featuring clear parts that imitate glass. Unfortunately, most of the clear elements have air bubbles, which can be a drawback.

Summary: MiniArt has created an excellent set that can be used in various national scenes from World War II, and some elements may even be useful in more contemporary scenes. Despite minor imperfections, such as air bubbles in the clear parts, this set will certainly enhance any diorama with realistic details.

Assembly and painting required. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.